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denotation
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1. (noun) the literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to feelings or ideas that it may suggest
2. (noun) the act of indicating or referring to something
Examples
- 1. The denotation of the word "home" is simply a place where someone lives, though it often carries emotional associations.
- 2. The arrow's denotation on the map showed the direction of north.
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